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Theu Boermans

Known For
Acting
Born
January 11, 1950
Active Years
1975–2026 (52 Years)
Total Credits
28 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 11, 1950 28 credits
28
Total Credits
1975–2026
52 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Theu Boermans is a Dutch actor, director, writer, and director of operations born on January 11, 1950, in Willemstad, Curaçao. He is the son of songwriter Frans Boermans and is married to Paula van der Oest. His extensive professional career includes credits in both film and theater. As an actor, he has appeared in various productions such as The Lion of Flanders, Spetters, Off Screen, Katie Tippel, Gruesome School Trip, Vigour, Ava and Gabriel: A Love Story, and My Father Lives in Rio. In 1979, he founded the musical group Theu Boermans en de groep, serving as a composer, lyricist, and performer. The group released the album Asfalt Gigolo in 1980, which featured eleven Dutch-language tracks.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Theu Boermans.
Born: January 11, 1950, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles.
Professions: Actor, director, writer, and director of operations [3]. Dutch film and theater director, actor [4].
Known for (Acting/Credits): Sea of Time (2022), De partizanen (1995), 1000 Rosen (1994) [2].
Other works mentioned (some as actor, some general): The Lion of Flanders, Spetters, Off Screen, Katie Tippel, Gruesome School Trip, Vigour, Ava & Gabriel: A Love Story, and My Father Lives in Rio [3].
Total known credits: 26 [1].
Family: Son of singer-songwriter Frans Boermans [4]. Married to Paula van der Oest [2].
Music career (context): Formed pop group "Theu Boermans en de groep" in 1979. Composer, lyricist, and performer. Released LP Asfalt Gigolo in 1980 [5].
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Theu Boermans is a Dutch actor, director, writer, and director of operations. Born on January 11, 1950, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, he is the son of singer-songwriter Frans Boermans. Boermans has a professional background that includes work in film, theater, and music. In 1979, he founded the pop formation Theu Boermans en de groep, serving as a composer, lyricist, and performing artist. This group released the LP Asfalt Gigolo in 1980, which featured eleven Dutch-language songs, including covers of works by Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen.
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In the film industry, Boermans is recognized for his work as an actor and director. He has 26 known credits. His acting and directorial work includes titles such as Sea of Time (2022), De partizanen (1995), and 1000 Rosen (1994). Other projects associated with his career include The Lion of Flanders, Spetters, Off Screen, Katie Tippel, Gruesome School Trip, Vigour, Ava & Gabriel: A Love Story, and My Father Lives in Rio. He is married to Paula van der Oest.
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Theu Boermans is a Dutch actor, director, writer, and director of operations. He was born on January 11, 1950, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. Boermans is the son of the singer-songwriter Frans Boermans. His professional history includes musical contributions, as

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Boomers · Director
Soldier of Orange: The Musical · Director of OperationsPraten met De Nachtwacht · Director
Sea of Time · Director
High Flyers
The Prey · Director
Slaughter NightThe Chosen One · Director
Off ScreenGruesome School Trip
Zus & Zo
Another Mother
De PartizanenDe Partizanen · DirectorWalhalla
1,000 Roses · Director1,000 Roses · Writer
Transit
VigourAva & Gabriel: A Love Story
My Father Lives in Rio
The Lion of Flanders
The Mine Anna
Minuet
Spetters
Doctor Vlimmen
Katie TippelWhistle-Stop

Full Filmography

28 titles
  • Boomers (2026) Director
  • Soldier of Orange: The Musical (2025) Director of Operations
  • Praten met De Nachtwacht (2025) Director
  • Sea of Time (2022) Director
  • High Flyers (2020) as Karel Andriessen
  • The Prey (2013) Director
  • Slaughter Night (2006) as Gaston
  • The Chosen One (2006) Director
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  • Off Screen (2005) as Leo Verkerk
  • Gruesome School Trip (2005) as Sok
  • Zus & Zo (2002) as Hugo
  • Another Mother (1996) as Gerard
  • De Partizanen (1995) as Thomassen
  • De Partizanen (1995) Director
  • Walhalla (1995) as Barman Fred
  • 1,000 Roses (1994) Director
  • 1,000 Roses (1994) Writer
  • Transit (1992)
  • Vigour (1990) as Bert
  • Ava & Gabriel: A Love Story (1990) as Father Fidelius
  • My Father Lives in Rio (1989) as Frits
  • The Lion of Flanders (1985) as Jacques de Chatillon, comte de Leuze
  • The Mine Anna (1983) as Luc Hansen
  • Minuet (1982) as De zwager
  • Spetters (1980) as Lid motorbende
  • Doctor Vlimmen (1978)
  • Katie Tippel (1975) as Dokter
  • Whistle-Stop (1975) as Telegrafist

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Theu Boermans best known for?

Theu Boermans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Growing the Big One (2010), Gruesome School Trip (2005), The Unexplained (1996), 1,000 Roses (1994).

When and where was Theu Boermans born?

Theu Boermans was born on January 11, 1950.

How many credits does Theu Boermans have?

Theu Boermans has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.

What is Theu Boermans's background in cinema and television?

Theu Boermans is a Dutch actor, director, writer, and director of operations born on January 11, 1950, in Willemstad, Curaçao. He is the son of songwriter Frans Boermans and is married to Paula van der Oest. His extensive professional career includes credits in both film and theater. As an actor, he has appeared in var...

Theu Boermans by the numbers

28credits
24films
4TV series
1975–2026active years

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